The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II.

The Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs, Namugongo is a Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to the Ugandan Martyrs. [1] The basilica is located at Namugongo, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda.

The most prominent shrine is Namugongo, which is located where St. Charles Lwanga and his companions were burned. The Ugandan Christian tradition of honoring martyrs is important because, in doing so, Ugandan Christians honor their …

2025年2月17日 · Namugongo is a respected religious site that was reserved because of the 22 Uganda Martyrs that were killed there by Kabaka Mwanga because of their Christian faith in 1885-1887. The place is beautiful and has a serene environment.

The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II.

2024年1月29日 · The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is dedicated to the 32 Martyrs of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 on the orders of the king of Buganda for refusal to denounce their newly found faith-Christianity.

2025年1月7日 · The Namugongo shrine attracts hundreds of thousands as pilgrims and tourists to mark the Martyrs day in Uganda. Through the shrine, the local communities benefit economically through several economic activities.

On June 3, 1886, a group of Catholic martyrs, led by Saint Charles Lwanga, were burned alive at Namugongo. This day is now observed annually as Uganda Martyrs’ Day, honoring their sacrifice and commitment to their faith.

The Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo is one of the most visited religious sites in Africa. Over 1 million pilgrims visit the shrine on 3rd June each year.

The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II.